Establishing the Fourth Pillar of Women's Healthcare: A Call for Change
Establishing the Fourth Pillar of Women's Healthcare: A Call for Change
Over the years, women’s healthcare has developed around three primary pillars: reproduction, disease prevention, and longevity. However, there is a glaring absence in this structure—sexual health—a vital aspect of well-being that has not received the attention it deserves. In an illuminating article published in the International Journal of Sexual Health, Dr. Michael Reed emphasizes that while women's healthcare has long been defined by its foundational pillars, the need for a fourth pillar—sexual health—remains unmet.
Dr. Reed draws attention to the fact that, despite the existence of dedicated treatments, clinicians, and emerging research in this area, the lack of a formal clinical framework has hindered the integration of sexual health into the larger discourse of women’s health. The absence of an organizational structure means that women's concerns about sexual function, intimacy, and identity often go unheard in medical settings.
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